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2025 Penn State vs Wyoming - Men's

Penn State Wrestling Goes On The Road, Defeats Wyoming 40-7

Penn State Wrestling Goes On The Road, Defeats Wyoming 40-7

Penn State took its show on the road and opened with eight consecutive match wins en route to a 40-7 victory over Wyoming. That's 75 straight wins for PSU.

Dec 14, 2025 by Matt Cannizzaro
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The Penn State wrestling team is on the verge of history after winning its 75th consecutive dual Saturday night on the road against Wyoming. 

The Nittany Lions won the first eight matches on the 10-bout slate and quickly locked up the overall win. They’re now one victory away from tying the NCAA Division I record of 76, set by Oklahoma State between 1937 and 1951.

Saturday’s showdown between No. 2 Penn State and No. 24 Wyoming at Wyoming’s Arena-Auditorium was the second meeting in history between the two teams, and while the Cowboys fell 40-7, there was a lot for Wyoming fans to celebrate.

Every minute of the clash was broadcast live on FloWrestling and the FloSports app, and the replay can be accessed anytime in the FloWrestling archives.

Penn State won last year’s meeting against Wyoming 54-0 as part of a 15-0 season that ended with a fourth consecutive NCAA Division I team national championship. 

On their own home turf this time, the Cowboys drew a program-record crowd of 4,686 fans and sent them home with something to cheer about – a pair of wins to avoid a second straight shutout and end the night on a high note. 

In the 197-pound weight class, All-American Joey Novak, a junior who finished fifth at the 2025 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, defeated redshirt freshman Connor Mirasola by major decision, 10-2, to log Wyoming’s first points against Penn State.

Though that only cut the deficit to 40-4, it got the Cowboys and the crowd ready for the final match of the night.

The 285-pound finale featured Wyoming sophomore Christian Carroll, who is ranked No. 13 by FloWrestling, as the favorite against Penn State freshman Cole Mirasola, despite the latter being ranked No. 9 this year.

Carroll won by decision, 10-4, to cap the night at the Arena-Auditorium. 

The victory helps Penn State improve to 4-0 this season, along with a dominant performance at the Black Knight Invitational in New York last month. 

The Nittany Lions now will be off until the Collegiate Wrestling Duals in Nashville, Tennessee, on Dec. 20, followed by a home meet against Rutgers on Jan. 10.

Can Penn State match and surpass the longstanding Oklahoma State record?

Wyoming finished last season at 12-6 and closed the campaign with a 22nd-place performance at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, which was the team’s best finish since 2018, an effort led by a Novak’s fifth-place performance at 197 pounds.

This season, the Cowboys are 2-3 after Saturday’s loss to Penn State, but they can hang their hats on the strong finish, as well as a solid performance at the recent 2025 Cliff Keen Las Vegas Collegiate Wrestling Invitational, where they finished seventh in the team standings and had individual runner-up finishes from Novak (197) and Carroll (285).

Another huge note is that for the first time in more than four years, Penn State has fallen from the No. 1 spot in FloWrestling’s NCAA DI Wrestling Rankings.

The Nittany Lions were passed this week by Ohio State, which has been tested quite a bit more this year than PSU and picked up a huge win – and $200,000 top prize – at the inaugural National Duals Invitational.

While Penn State dropped from No. 1 to No. 2 in the Dec. 8 rankings, Wyoming surged from No. 31 to No. 24.

Match-By-Match Results From Penn State Wrestling vs. Wyoming

Final Stats From Penn State Win Over Wyoming Wrestling

Win TypeWyomingPenn State
Decision12
Fall04
Major Decision10
Technical Fall02



EntryWyomingPenn State
2 Nearfall02
4 Nearfall04
Bottom74
Caution10
Defer31
Escape158
Neutral11
Reversal12
Riding Time01
Stalling30
Takedown 3820
Score740

Penn State Wrestling Goes On The Road, Defeats Wyoming 40-7

Penn State wins the night's first eight matches and cruises to a 40-7 victory.

It's the 75th consecutive dual win for the Nittany Lions. 

It's The Finale In Penn State Wrestling vs. Wyoming, Penn State Leads 40-4

Cole Mirasola (Penn State) is taking on Christian Carroll (Wyoming) at 285 pounds. 

Carroll, a sophomore who is ranked No. 13 by FloWrestling, is the favorite in this one, despite Mirasola, a freshman, being ranked No. 9 this year.

Once again, there's no score in the first period. 

The scrambling ability is on display here, but Carroll is able to get a takedown for a 3-1 lead. It's his team-high 31st takedown of the season.

Carroll leads 3-2 after two periods.

Carroll dominates the final period, with another takedown extending his lead to 7-2.

Carroll is content with taking the decision as the clock winds down. He defeats Mirasola 10-4.

Penn State wins the dual 40-7.

Wyoming Logs First Points In Short History Against Penn State

After losing 54-0 in their first meeting, which came last season, and going down 40-0 to start their 2025 showdown, the Wyoming Cowboys pick up their first win and first points against a dominant Penn State program.

All-American Joey Novak defeats Penn State's Connor Mirasola by major decision, 10-2.

It's the first four points for Wyoming in the team's history against Penn State.

Is This The Main Event? Time For 197 Pounds In Penn State vs. Wyoming

Junior All-American Joey Novak (Wyoming), who finished fifth at the 2025 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, takes on redshirt freshman Connor Mirasola (Penn State).

On paper, Novak is the favorite. He's experienced and ranked No. 6 by FloWrestling. Mirasola is No. 10.

There's no scoring in the first period! It's 0-0 with four minutes to go.

There's some solid defense happening here. It's going to come down to a mistake. 

It's 0-0 after two periods!

Novak chooses a down position for the final period and eyes an escape. 

He puts the first points on the board, going up 4-0 with an escape and a takedown.

A double-leg takedown puts Novak ahead 8-0.

Novak stays offensive in the final seconds and takes the win by major decision, 10-2.

Penn State leads 40-4.

Three Matches Remain In Penn State Wrestling-Wyoming Showdown

The 184-pound match features sophomore Rocco Welsh (Penn State) against sophomore Eddie Neitenbach (Wyoming). 

After two periods, Welsh leads 4-0. Can Neitenbach even things with an escape?

Welsh is ranked No. 4. Neitenbach is No. 12.

The most evenly matched battle of the night so far.

The clock runs out on Neitenbach, who took some big shots in the final minutes, but loses by decision, 4-1.

Penn State leads 40-0.

Wyoming Fans Are The Big Winners In Penn State Match

The four-time defending national champions are at Wyoming’s Arena-Auditorium, and the fans weren't going to miss it! 

Saturday's dual against Penn State has brought out a program-record 4,686 fans!

Penn State Locks Up Win With Three Matches Remaining

Even with three matches remaining, Penn State's lead over Wyoming is enough to lock up the team's 75th straight dual win. The Nittany Lions haven't lost since 2020.

Oklahoma State owns the NCAA Division I record for consecutive duals won with 76, accomplished in the 1950s.

Can Wyoming Get On The Board Against Penn State At 174 Pounds?

Unfortunately, not this time.

Levi Haines (Penn State) picks up the technical fall victory over Riley Davis (Wyoming). Haines, a senior, is the No. 1-ranked wrestler at 174 pounds. Davis, a sophomore, is ranked No. 29.

Penn State leads 37-0.

Wyoming Favored Late Against Penn State Wrestling?

Looking ahead, it appears Wyoming is favored in the final two matches of the night. Stick around and see!

Reigning National Champion Up Next For Penn State Wrestling Against Wyoming

Can reigning national champion Mitchell Mesenbrink keep Penn State perfect against Wyoming?

The top-ranked junior is taking on Wyoming redshirt sophomore Sloan Swan, who is not ranked, at 165 pounds.

Mesenbrink is 7-0 this year. Swan is 2-4.

Mesenbrink handles business in the first period. He goes up 10-0 then pins Swan for the win.

Penn State leads 32-0.

Time For 157 Pounds In Penn State Wrestling-Wyoming Clash

Freshman PJ Duke (Penn State), ranked No. 12, is taking on graduate student Jared Hill (Wyoming), who is ranked No. 25.

After the opening period, Duke leads 6-1. 

Duke is able to pin Hill in the second period, earning another six points for Penn State.

The Nittany Lions lead 26-0.

All-American Shayne Van Ness Up For Penn State Against Wyoming Wrestling

Shayne Van Ness (Penn State) takes on Gabe Willochell (Wyoming), older brother of Luke, who wrestled at 133 pounds.

Van Ness is a two-time All-American (2023, 2025) and the No. 1-ranked athlete at 149 pounds this year. Willochell, a senior, is No. 27.

Van Ness, a junior, gets the fall with six seconds left in the first period. Is he one of the best wrestlers on the planet?

Penn State leads 20-0.

Penn State Wrestling Leads Wyoming 11-0, Time For 141 Pounds

This match includes Nate Desmond (Penn State), a late change, against John Alden (Wyoming).

Desmond is a freshman. Alden is a redshirt freshman. Neither wrestler is ranked by Flo so far this season. 

Desmond leads 5-4 after two periods. Alden was able to close the deficit with a takedown in the final second of the second stanza.

An incredible reversal from Desmond in the final minute earned him a takedown and three points, giving him an 8-5 lead. 

Desmond extends the lead and closes with an 11-4 decision. 

Penn State leads 14-0.

Interesting Question: Will The Altitude In Laramie, Wyoming Affect Penn State?

Definitely a great question from the commentators. How much of an impact does the altitude make for teams/wrestlers not used to it?

At 133 In Penn State vs. Wyoming Wrestling....

The 133-pound match in the PSU vs. Wyoming wrestling showdown features Marcus Blaze (Penn State) vs. Luke Willochell (Wyoming)

Blaze, a freshman, is 7-0 and ranked No. 7. 

Willochell also is a freshman, and he's ranked No. 26 by FloWrestling.

Through one period, Blaze leads 7-4.

Blaze pins Willochell with 1:21 left in the second period. 

Penn State leads 11-0.

Penn State Wrestling And Wyoming Are Underway

First up at Wyoming's Arena-Auditorium are Luke Lilledahl (Penn State) and Sefton Douglass (Wyoming) at 125 pounds.

FloWrestling has Lilledahl ranked No. 2 this year at 125.

Lilledahl ends this one quickly, as the match finishes with a tech fall late in the second period. 

Here Are The Matchups For Penn State Wrestling vs. Wyoming

  • 125 – Sefton Douglass (Wyoming) vs. Luke Lilledahl (Penn State)
  • 133 – Luke Willochell (Wyoming) vs. Marcus Blaze (Penn State)
  • 141 – John Alden (Wyoming) vs. Nate Desmond (Penn State)
  • 149 – Gabe Willochell (Wyoming) vs. Shayne Van Ness (Penn State)
  • 157 – Jared Hill (Wyoming) vs. PJ Duke (Penn State)
  • 165 – Sloan Swan (Wyoming) vs. Mitchell Mesenbrink (Penn State)
  • 174 – Riley Davis (Wyoming) vs. Levi Haines (Penn State)
  • 184 – Eddie Neitenbach (Wyoming) vs. Rocco Welsh (Penn State)
  • 197 – Joey Novak (Wyoming) vs. Connor Mirasola (Penn State)
  • 285 – Christian Carroll (Wyoming) vs. Cole Mirasola (Penn State)

Fast Fact: University of Wyoming

Did you know that the University of Wyoming, founded in 1886 and opened in 1887, is the only four-year university in the Cowboy State. The school has about 12,000 students and more than 2,000 employees. 

The first year of wrestling at Wyoming was the 1931-1932 campaign, and the school has had just one national champion – Dick Ballinger in 1960. That same year, the Cowboys enjoyed their highest national finish, third place. 

Fast Fact: Penn State

Up next for Penn State is the Collegiate Wrestling Duals in Nashville, Tennessee, on Dec. 20, where the team will face North Dakota State and Stanford.

The Nittany Lions then will take a break until hosting Rutgers on Jan. 10.

How To Watch The 2025 Penn State Wrestling vs. Wyoming Dual

Wrestling fans in the United States can watch the action from Penn State’s 2025 visit to Wyoming, live on FloWrestling and the FloSports app.

Highlights, replays and news also will be available on FloWrestling.

2025 Penn State vs Wyoming - Men's


Penn State Wrestling Roster 2025-2026

  • 125 – Luke Lilledahl (So.)
  • 125 – Nate Desmond (Fr.)
  • 133 – Masanosuke Ono (Jr.)
  • 133 – Marcus Blaze (Fr.)
  • 133 – Kyison Garcia (So.)
  • 141 – Braeden Davis (Jr.)
  • 141 – Aaron Nagao (Jr.)
  • 141 – Cael Nasdeo (R-Fr.)
  • 141 – Hayden Cunningham (R-Fr.)
  • 149 – Shayne Van Ness (Jr.)
  • 149 – Connor Pierce (Jr.)
  • 149 – Dalton Perry (Fr.)
  • 149 – Brock Weiss (R-Fr.)
  • 157 – Tyler Kasak (Jr.)
  • 157 – PJ Duke (Fr.)
  • 157 – Joe Sealey (R-Fr.)
  • 165 – Mitchell Mesenbrink (Jr.)
  • 165 – Sam Beckett (Gr.)
  • 165/174 – Sean Degl (Fr.)
  • 165 – Ty Watson (R-Fr.)
  • 174 – Levi Haines (Sr.)
  • 174 – William Henckel (Fr.)
  • 174/184 – Asher Cunningham (Fr.)
  • 184 – Rocco Welsh (So.)
  • 184/197 – Mason Ellis (Fr.)
  • 197 – Josh Barr (So.)
  • 197 – Connor Mirasola (R-Fr.)
  • 285 – Cole Mirasola (R-Fr.)
  • 285 – Dawson Bundy (R-Fr.)
  • 285 – Lucas Cochran (Sr.)

Penn State Wrestling Schedule 2025-2026

All Times Eastern

  • Friday, Nov. 14 – Penn State vs. Oklahoma – 7 p.m. 
  • Sunday, Nov. 23 – Black Knight Invitational – 9 a.m. 
  • Friday, Dec. 5 – Penn State at Drexel – 7:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, Dec. 7 – Penn State vs. Lehigh – 1 p.m. 
  • Saturday, Dec. 13 – Penn State at Wyoming – 8 p.m.
  • Saturday, Dec. 20 – Penn State vs. NDSU – 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, Dec. 20 – Penn State vs. Stanford – 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, Jan. 10 – Penn State vs. Rutgers – 4 p.m.
  • Friday, Jan. 16 – Penn State at Iowa – 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, Jan. 18 – Penn State at Northwestern – Time TBA
  • Friday, Jan. 23 – Penn State vs. Indiana – 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, Jan. 25 – Penn State at Maryland – Noon
  • Friday, Jan. 30 – Penn State vs. Nebraska – 8 p.m.
  • Friday, Feb. 6 – Penn State at Michigan – 6 p.m.
  • Friday, Feb. 13 – Penn State vs. Ohio State – 7 p.m.
  • Friday, Feb. 20 – Penn State vs. Princeton – 7 p.m.

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Wyoming Wrestling Roster 2025-2026

  • 125 – Tucker Bowen (R-Fr.)
  • 125 – Jack Braman (R-Jr.)
  • 125 – Dylan Catlin (R-Jr.)
  • 125 – Sefton Douglass (R-Jr.)
  • 125 – Isaiah Harrison (Fr.)
  • 133 – Cody Phelps (R-Jr.)
  • 133 – David Saenz (R-Sr.)
  • 133 – Traven Sharon (Fr.)
  • 133 – Luke Willochell (Fr.)
  • 141 – John Alden (R-Fr.)
  • 141 – Christian Herrera (R-Fr.)
  • 149 – Cole Brooks (Jr.)
  • 149 – Gabe Willochell (Gr.)
  • 149/157 – Antonio Avila (R-Fr.)
  • 157 – Jared Hill (Gr.)
  • 165 – Seamus Casey (R-Jr.)
  • 165 – Bradlee Farrer (Fr.)
  • 165 – Owen Hull (Fr.)
  • 165 – Brett McIntosh (Gr.)
  • 165 – Sloan Swan (R-So.)
  • 165/174 – Westen Hoffschneider (R-Fr.)
  • 174 – Riley Davis (R-So.)
  • 174 – Lane Foard (Fr.) 
  • 184 – Eddie Neitenbach (So.)
  • 184/197 – Gunner Henry (Fr.)
  • 197 – Joey Novak (Jr.)
  • 285 – Christian Carroll (R-Fr.)
  • 285 – Lane Catlin (R-So.)
  • 285 – Winston McBride (R-So.)

Wyoming Wrestling Schedule 2025-2026

All Times Mountain (two hours behind EST)

  • Saturday, Nov. 1 – at Western Wyoming – 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, Nov. 15 – vs. Ohio State (National Duals Invitational) – 10 a.m. 
  • Saturday, Nov. 15 – vs. Virginia Tech (National Duals Invitational) – 2 p.m. 
  • Saturday, Nov. 22 – at California Baptist – 7 p.m. 
  • Friday-Saturday, Dec. 5-6 – Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational – 10 a.m. 
  • Saturday, Dec. 13 – vs. Penn State – 6 p.m. 
  • Sunday, Dec. 21 – Reno Tournament of Champions – TBA 
  • Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 3-4 – Soldier Salute – TBA
  • Saturday, Jan. 10 – at Utah Valley – TBA 
  • Sunday, Jan. 18 – vs. South Dakota State – 1 p.m. 
  • Saturday, Jan. 24 – at West Virginia – 4 p.m.
  • Saturday, Jan. 31 – vs. Oregon State – TBA
  • Friday, Feb. 6 – vs. Air Force – TBA 
  • Sunday, Feb. 8 – vs. North Dakota State – TBA 
  • Friday, Feb. 13 – at Northern Colorado – 6 p.m. 
  • Sunday, Feb. 15 – vs. Oklahoma – TBA 
  • Sunday, Feb. 22 – Cowboy Shootout – TBA
  • Friday-Saturday, March 6-7 – Big 12 Championships (Tulsa, OK) – All Day
  • Thursday-Saturday, March 19-21 – NCAA Championships (Cleveland, OH) – All Day

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2025-2026 FloWrestling NCAA DI Wrestling Rankings (Top 25)

As of Dec. 8, 2025

  • 1. Ohio State – 104 points (Previous: 2)
  • 2. Penn State – 103 points (Previous: 1)
  • 3. Iowa – 102.5 points (Previous: 3)
  • 4. Iowa State – 92 points (Previous: 4)
  • 5. OK State – 77.5 points (Previous: 5)
  • 6. NC State – 69.5 points (Previous: 6
  • 7. Nebraska – 54 points (Previous: 7)
  • 8. Stanford – 36.5 points (Previous: 9)
  • 9. Cornell – 34.5 points (Previous: 20)
  • 10. Illinois – 33.5 points (Previous: 8)
  • 11. Minnesota – 30 points (Previous: 11)
  • 12. Lehigh – 28 points (Previous: 17)
  • 13. Rutgers – 26.5 points (Previous: 19)
  • T14. Arizona State – 26 points (Previous: 21)
  • T14. Little Rock – 26 points (Previous: 14)
  • T16. Missouri – 23.5 points (Previous: 13)
  • T16. West Virginia – 23.5 points (Previous: 14)
  • 18. Virginia Tech – 23 points (Previous: 18)
  • 19. Michigan – 20 points (Previous: 10)
  • 20. UNI – 17.5 points (Previous: 26)
  • 21. Oregon State – 16 points (Previous: 28)
  • 22. SD State – 15 points (Previous: 11)
  • 23. Purdue – 13.5 points (Previous: 23)
  • 24. Wyoming – 12.5 points (Previous: 31)
  • 25. Maryland – 12 points (Previous: 27)

See the complete FloWrestling rankings here.

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